"They are, aren't they?" he says, grinning. When she tips her head back, her eyes dark and something beautiful in the pleased little smirk on her face, he leans in and kisses her again. When he pulls back, his expression is softer, more open. He nods. "She really will."
Already, he wants to give his and Alex's child everything he can. He wants to show her magic, and beauty, and instill in her an appreciation of the world and a respect for effort, some better version of the things his grandfather had tried to cultivate in him. It frightens him, the strength and depth of that desire--but he's ready for it.
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Date: 2021-07-15 02:16 am (UTC)Already, he wants to give his and Alex's child everything he can. He wants to show her magic, and beauty, and instill in her an appreciation of the world and a respect for effort, some better version of the things his grandfather had tried to cultivate in him. It frightens him, the strength and depth of that desire--but he's ready for it.